Adolescent & Pediatric Care Services

Working closely with referring physicians and other specialists at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, our specialists are able to address the special gynecologic needs of children and adolescents, especially those with physical or mental disabilities, or chronic underlying health problems.

Adolescent counseling

Adolescents in particular can benefit from pediatric gynecology’s wellness and prevention programs. We cover topics that are especially important to teens:

Counseling about the risks of sexual activity

Abstinence and contraceptive counseling

Pregnancy prevention

Prevention of sexually transmitted diseases

Evaluations and treatment for children and adolescents

We provide young patients a full spectrum of clinical and support services in a comprehensive program for evaluation, specialized treatment and follow-up care.

Heavy, frequent or painful menstrual periods

Irregular or infrequent menstrual periods

Signs of early sexual maturation

Signs of delayed sexual maturation

Breast abnormalities, asymmetry or pain

Chronic genital rashes or itching

Vaginal discharge, drainage or odor

Unusual appearance of the genitals

Abdominal pain

Ovarian cysts or pelvic masses

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Hyperinsulinemia

Hirsutism

Abdominal pain, pelvic endometriosis

Birth defects involving the reproductive organs

Injuries involving the reproductive organs

Abnormal pap smears

Sexually transmitted infections

Our specialized procedures

Our physicians use special instruments and equipment for examining young children and teens in a reassuring and non-threatening environment, with no discomfort to the patient. We also have special equipment that allows comfortable examination for patients with physical disabilities.